2018 disAbility Awareness Dinner SAVE THE DATE Thursday, October 11 (watch our website and FaceBook page for more info to come!)
Changes to ADA if H.R. 620 Passes: On February 15, 2018 the House of Representatives passed the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 (H.R. 620). Next, the Bill will be voted upon by Senators before moving on to the President and potentially becoming law. If H.R. 620 becomes law it will do the following: 1. Removes the incentive for businesses to comply with the ADA 2. Requires the person with a disability to file a written notice specifying the exact ADA provisions that are being violated 3. Gives the business owner 60 days to acknowledge the notice and 120 additional days to begin to fix the violation; a total of 180 days (6 months!) to deny access. Click here to read more and find how to contact your Representatives to let your voice and stance be known. |
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disAbility Connections has been an integral part of Jackson since 1925 and now also serves Hillsdale and Lenawee Counties. We are a unique non-profit agency that assists people with disabilities to overcome barriers and become full participants in our community. In 2005 we became a Center for Independent Living, a network of more than 600 Centers around the country and throughout the world. We are a recognized leader in improving the way people with disabilities live their lives.
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Michigan: Purely Accessible for All CM
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U students create plan to make the state more inviting for travelers with disabilities 
The partnership with U of M and disAbility Connections has provided a great video of the importance of accessibility and the impact it has on people. Please watch the video and click on the link below to read the article that goes with it.
Lt. Governor Calley
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Pedaling for Parkinson's - Jackson YMCA Classes are held three times a week-- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:00 -12:00 at the Jackson YMCA, 127 W. Wesley, Jackson, MI 49201. Classes run in 8 week sessions. Participants can register at any time. For additional information you can contact Marilyn Guidinger at (517) 914-5186 or contact Shawna Tello at the Jackson YMCA at (517) 782-0537 |
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